One of the state’s first professional organizations devoted to assisted
living and senior care, WALA has been advocating for the quality of life
for senior citizens in Wisconsin and at the national level since 1994.
The organization provides a range of services for its members, including
educational seminars and access to low-cost commercial liability
insurance. WALA also maintains a voluntary quality management program
called the Diamond Accreditation Program.
WALA created the
Diamond Accreditation Program to ensure that Wisconsin’s seniors have
access to safe, professional, and reliable assisted living options. In
exchange for developing quality improvement goals based on the needs of
their community, accredited program members gain access to a host of
tools and services that will help them improve care for community
residents while receiving discounts on insurance and other products.
The
Diamond Accreditation Program is open to all WALA members who are
willing to commit to the terms of the program. Additionally, applicants
must be registered with the state of Wisconsin as either an Adult Family
Home (AFH), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), or
Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF).
About the Author:
Ryan Novaczyk earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of St.
Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota, before going on to earn an advanced
certificate in seniors housing from the University of Maryland,
Baltimore County. In addition to guiding Minnesota-based senior housing
company New Perspective Senior Living, Ryan Novaczyk holds membership in
professional groups such as Argentum and the Wisconsin Assisted Living
Association (WALA).